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Mature Driver’s Act suffers setbacks

Wednesday, 13 April 2011 13:33

A bill called The Mature Driver’s Act suffered defeat this legislative session, but its sponsors remain committed to seeing legislation passed that would raise the minimum age for a driver’s license to 17.

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Get involved and Keep It Local

Wednesday, 13 April 2011 13:32

The Keep It Local Florida initiative launched March 31 and aims to remind state legislators that the “government closest to the people, governs best.”

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BP grant of $30 million goes to Northwest Florida

Wednesday, 13 April 2011 13:30 Written by Karina Orr

Santa Rosa County Tourist Development Council will be getting about $1.2 million as a part of the $30 million marketing grant BP is giving the Northwest Florida Tourism Council.

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Keep it, shelve it or redo it

Wednesday, 13 April 2011 13:20 Last Updated on Thursday, 14 April 2011 08:07

At the Santa Rosa County Commissioner’s meeting April 11 citizens stood up to give their opinion on the future of the Navarre Town Center plan as commissioners discussed whether it should be shelved for better days or modified with public input.

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Government shutdown avoided with short-term budget

Wednesday, 13 April 2011 12:54 Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 April 2011 13:20 Written by Jim Garamone

Government agencies are continuing normal operations after the administration, the Senate and the House of Representatives agreed to a fiscal 2011 budget.

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Head-on collision kills Navarre man

Wednesday, 13 April 2011 12:53 Written by Staff Reports

t is pending a Traffic Homicide Investigation as to whether or not alcohol was a factor in an April 8 crash where a Navarre resident was pronounced dead at the scene.

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NB fire board questions water safety responsibility

Wednesday, 13 April 2011 12:39 Written by Ken Garner

Navarre Beach firefighters won’t ignore swimmers in distress, but their directors do want a better understanding of the department’s responsibilities.

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